ACCSM Policies

ACCSM Policies and Codes

• Diversity Statement
• ACCSM Code of Practice
• ACCSM Liposuction Guidelinesx
• Reconsideration Review and Appeals Policy
• ACCSM Protocol for Delegated Cosmetic S4 Injections
• Social Media Guidelines
• Reminder re. Social Media Etiquette
• ACCSM Telehealth Cosmetic Consultation and Prescription
• Recency of Practice Guideline
• ACCSM Privacy Policy
• Conflict of Interest Policy
• Conflict of Interest Declaration Form
• Complaints Policy
• Grievance Policy
• Grievance Interview Template

ACCSM Positions

• Position Description: President
• Position Description: Vice President
• Position Description: Censor-In-Cheif
• Position Description: Secretary
• Position Description: Treasurer
• Position Description: Dean (Surgical)
• Position Description: Dean (Medical)
• Position Description: CPD Clinical Lead
• Position Description: Education Manager
• Position Description: BOC Trainee Representative Surgical
• Position Description: BOC Trainee Representative Medical

Medical Board of Australia / AHPRA

• AHPRA Advertsing Guidelines - Helpful Links
• AHPRA Doctors on notice as Cosmetic Surgery practice and advertising changes come into effect
• Guidelines for medical practitioners who perform cosmetic surgery and procedures - Effective 1 July 2023
• Guidelines for registered medical practitioners who advertise cosmetic surgery - Effective 1 July 2023
• Reforms at a glance - What do I need to do?
• Website Link - Registration standard: Endorsement of registration of registered medical practitioners for the approved area of cosmetic surgery
• Document - Registration standard: Endorsement of registration of registered medical practitioners for the approved area of cosmetic surgery
• Sexual Boundaries: Guidelines for doctors
• Medical Guidelines for Advertising of Regulated Health Services
• Medical - Guidelines for Mandatory Notifications
• Cosmetic Medical and Surgical Procedures - Guidance on Finance Schemes
• Guidelines: Telehealth Consultations with Patients

Australian Medical Council

• Good Medical Practice: A Code of Conduct for Doctors in Australia

Australian Ethical Health Alliance

• ACCSM Commitment letter

Australian Medical Association

• Code of Ethics

Commonwealth / National

• Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009
• Trade Practices Act 1974
• Therapeutic Goods Act 1989
• Regulation of therapeutic goods advertising in Australia
• Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code
• Advertising medical services that include schedule 4 substances
• TGA Socia Media Advertising Code
• Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Surgeons) Amendment Act 2023

Australian Capital Territory

• Health Professionals (ACT Medical Board Standards Statements) Approval 2006

New South Wales

• Medical Practice Regulation 2008
• Health Care Complaints Act 1993
• NSW Private Health Facilities Regulation 2018
• New laws that apply to administering cosmetic medicines - July 2022
• Toolkit for the Management of Breast Implants

Northern Territory

• Health Practitioners Act 2004
• Health and Community Services Complaints Act 
• Code of Health & Community Rights & Responsibilities

Queensland

• Health Legislation Amendment Reg. No.2 (2017)
• Medical Practitioners Registration Act 2001
• Mutual Recognition Act 1992
• Health Practitioners (Professional Standards) Act 1999
• Health Quality and Complaints Commission Act 2006
• Use of scheduled anaesthetic or pain reducing substances in personal appearance services
• Fact Sheet - Schedule 4 Medical Cosmetic Injectables (Restricted Drugs)

South Australia

• Health and Community Services Complaints Act 2004

Tasmania

• Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Tasmania) Act 20
• Legal Supply of Cosmetic Injectables in Tasmania 

Victoria

• Health Professions Registration Act 2008

Western Australia

• Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (WA) Act 2010

New Zealand

• Good Medical Practice

General

• Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights
• The Australian Consensus Framework for Ethical Callaboration in Healthcare Sector
• TGA Presentation: Changes to the regulation of autologous human cells and tissue products
• Autologous human cells and tissues (HCT) products  - information about the potential impact to your operations
• Guidance for stakeholders - Autologous PrP Conditioned Serum Regulation
• AEHA Update launch final implementation documents and website
• 2019 APEC Business Ethics for SME’s Forum in Santiago, Chile
• MBS Online - Amendments to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS)

Nurses